JAKARTA, NNC -- The EL JOHN Indonesia Foundation has once again sent their best member to represent Indonesia in the Miss Eco International 2019 event in Cairo, Egypt, on March 12-30 2019.

This time, the EL JOHN Indonesia Foundation entrusted the task to Ratu Vashti Annisa (Miss Earth Indonesia 2018). This year, the most prestigious contest in the world will be attended by 77 finalists from all continents.

Founder of the EL JOHN Indonesia Foundation Johnnie Sugiarto said the EL JOHN Indonesia Foundation had a program called Indonesia on the World Stage. This program is used to introduce winners of the princess contest or the model held by El John Pageants as Indonesia's representative in every world beauty contest. Thus the name of Indonesia will be known and also simultaneously promote Indonesia to the international arena.

"In addition, the EL JOHN Indonesia Foundation also has a Bringing Indonesia Culture to The World program. The participation of Princess EL JOHN in the world beauty contest will bring the program, by introducing Indonesian culture to world citizens," said the National Tourism Leader.

In this contest, Vashti will wear a variety of well-known designer clothes, such as the Evening Gown designed by Soni Wicaksono, Eco Dress created by designer Bubu Ramadhan, Casual Dress by designer Jeffry Tan and Designer Inggi Kendran who designed the National Costume.

In addition to fashion, Vashti will also introduce Indonesian tourism through the Eco Tourism video. The video, supported by the DKI Jakarta Tourism Office, was taken in various of the best tourist destinations in Jakarta, including Setu Babakan, Kota Tua and a number of islands in the Thousand Islands such as Macan Island, Kelor Island and Cipir Island. Eco Tourism Videos from each finalist will be competed through the official social media of Miss Eco Tourism International 2019.

The official opening ceremony for the contest will be held on March 14, 2019, where the contestants will present and wear eco-friendly clothing that represents the traditional fashion and culture of each country's finalists.

Vashti's departure to Cairo was also supported by the Ministry of Tourism. In addition, Vashti is also supported by Telkomsel in the form of extra baggage and Vashti telecommunications while there and roaming.